Overview
Waverly WWTP serves approximately 8,964 residents in Waverly, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Waverly WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waverly, Iowa, serving a population of about 8,964. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and is part of the community's infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a U.S. facility, Waverly WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations around 9,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's design and operation align with these federal standards. The treated effluent from Waverly WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Cedar River watershed, which is part of the larger Upper Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
Waverly WWTP discharges into the Cedar River watershed, which flows into the Iowa River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this inland basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Waverly WWTP is located in Waverly, Iowa, United States, near the Waverly Soccer Complex on 8th Street Southeast.
Waverly WWTP serves approximately 8,964 residents in the Waverly area.
Waverly WWTP discharges treated effluent into the Cedar River watershed, which flows into the Iowa River and eventually the Mississippi River.
Waverly WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For plants serving about 9,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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